Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East High School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2006 |
663 |
48.0 |
13.8 |
92 |
2007 |
701 |
59.7 |
11.7 |
84.9 |
2008 |
680 |
62.6 |
10.9 |
95.3 |
2009 |
714 |
54.8 |
13.0 |
77.7 |
2010 |
721 |
53.0 |
13.6 |
72.1 |
2011 |
610 |
57.4 |
10.6 |
80.3 |
2012 |
524 |
54.7 |
9.5 |
76 |
2014 |
390 |
49.3 |
7.9 |
51.3 |
2015 |
362 |
39.0 |
9.2 |
9.4 |
2016 |
246 |
32.0 |
7.6 |
67.5 |
2017 |
141 |
20.0 |
7.0 |
56.7 |
2018 |
74 |
7.0 |
10.5 |
83.8 |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.